Shelter-in-place issued in area of warehouse fire in the Wissinoming section of Philadelphia

BREAKING Philly officials: Air quality near Wissinoming warehouse fire may be affected | Residents asked to stay inside

It all began around 9:40 a.m. Monday for a report of a person trapped under a forklift and a possible explosion.One person has been taken to the hospital. That person's condition is not yet known.Philadelphia emergency officials ask all residents in the area of the fire to remain indoors for now.The Health Department and the Office of Emergency Management say they will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.-Turn off air conditioning and close windows.

-Use social media or texts to correspond with family. Keep phone lines open for emergency communication.Stay with Action News and 6abc.com as this story develops.

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